HORT40080 Research Project

Academic Year 2021/2022

The reseach project is a key element in the Stage 4 curriculum. In this module students are assisted and carry out a reseach project associated with a specific academic supervisor. In Autumn students select individual projects from a list provided by the module coordinator. They are also free to suggest their own project, subject to the approval of the module coordinator. Following consultation with the selected supervisor, the module coordinator assigns a project to a student. During the designated project period in Spring students are expected to devote themselves to their projects (subject to other programme requirements). Students must familiarise themselves with the rules of the laboratory and with health and safety practices. Students will maintain regular contact with their supervisor who will assist by reading and commenting on written work and will provide advice and where necessary constructive criticism.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

During the module students will : - Develop an ability to synthesise information - Understand the importance of self motivation and application - Understand and appreciate the importance of experimental design - Develop organisational skills - Develop problem-solving abilities - Write a research report - design and deliver a Powerpoint presentation

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

300
Total

300
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Each student has the opportunity to undertake an individual research project, generally of their choice. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Research Project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

75
Presentation: Oral presentation Week 11 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Continuous Assessment: Supervisor's report Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students have an individual supervisor who will meet the student on a regular basis to discuss each stage of their research project, for 2021 all meetings will be online.

Name Role
Dr Caroline Elliott-Kingston Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mary Harty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer